Borugula Upma - Uggani - Murmura Upma - Pori Upma

Borugula Upma is a Popular snack or dinner Recipe made with puffed Rice. It has its origin from Andra. I was introduced to puffed Rice, when we visited Mantralayam Mutt. There they served this Recipe in Dinner.The taste of upma was awesome. it is also a kids friendly Recipe. you can make,when kids arrives from school. Even a bachelor Recipe too.

Ingredients

Puffed Rice - 5 cups.

curry leaves - 1 sprig.

Big Onion - 2.

Roasted Peanuts - 3 tbsp.

chilli powder - 1 tsp.

coriander leaves - few for Garnishing.

turmeric powder -1/4 tsp.

salt - as needed.

Fried Gram - 1 handful.

To Temper

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.

cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.

channadal - 2 tsp.

urad dal - 1 tsp.

Preparation

• Take a Bowl with water, soak the puffed rice for 2 - 3 minutes. Then squeeze the puffed Rice, & keep it aside.
• Dry Grind the Fried Gram(putnala Pappu) in a mixie into a fine Powder. 

Method

• Heat the oil, add mustard seeds.When it splutters add cumin seeds.
• When it sizzles, add chanadal,urad dal & curry leaves.
• When dal's turns Golden, add chopped onions.
• Saute onions till it turns pink, then add Roasted peanuts.
• Add chilli powder,turmeric powder & salt.
• saute for a minute. Add squeezed puffed Rice& fried gram powder.

• Mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve Hot.

Notes

• you can add chopped tomato for tangy taste. 
• you can also add one  Grated carrot.